Harry Shorstein

Mr. Shorstein attended the University of Florida for college and law school. After graduating from law school, he served as a Captain in the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. Upon his return, he worked as a Division Head at the Jacksonville Office of the Public Defender. After leaving that office, he spent several years as a Division Head and then Chief Assistant at the Office of the State Attorney. After the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Shorstein served as General Counsel for the City of Jacksonville.

In 1991, Mr. Shorstein became the State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit. He held that position for almost eighteen years. As the State Attorney for the Jacksonville area, he tried a variety of criminal cases, including over 30 murder cases, all of which he won. He also implemented a groundbreaking juvenile justice program that focused on rehabilitation and education that won national acclaim and was copied by prosecutors across the country. His extensive experience and accomplishments as a trial attorney have been chronicled by 60 Minutes, The Newshour with Jim Lehrer, NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, The New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report and others state, local and national media outlets. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

After over two decades of public service, Mr. Shorstein decided to return to private practice where he spent 15 years representing the rights and interests of individuals and businesses prior to becoming the State Attorney. In private practice, he defended clients on criminal matters in state and federal court, including complex white collar cases. He handled serious and complex wrongful death and personal injuries cases, and he represented companies in all varieties of business disputes. Another area where he has developed extensive skills and experience is in the representation of professionals in civil litigation and in front of licensing and other administrative boards.

• General Civil
• Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
• State and Federal Criminal Defense

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Florida

Since 1965

11th Circuit

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

U.S. Supreme Court

State Attorney

State Attorney's Office, Fourth Judicial Circuit

1991 - 2008

Harry Shorstein was the State Attorney for Duval County, Clay County and Nassau County, Florida for almost 18 years.

Owner

Law Offices of Harry Shorstein

1976 - 1991

Prior to becoming the State Attorney, Harry Shorstein was in private practice where he handled serious personal injury and wrongful death cases, malpractice cases, complex civil litigation cases, state and federal criminal cases and representing doctors and other professional in front of review boards.

General Counsel

General Counsel's Office, City of Jacksonville, Florida

1974 - 1976

University of Florida

J.D. | Law

1962 - 1965

University of Florida

B.S. | Business Administration

1958 - 1962

Honors: Florida Blue Key

Best white collar crime defense lawyer

U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers

2011

The American College of Trial Lawyers

Fellow

Current

Activities: Federal Rules of Evidence Committee

The American College of Trial Attorneys

Member

Current

The Florida Bar

Member

Current

Jacksonville Bar Association

Member

Current

Florida State Bar  # 93316

Admitted Member

1965 - Current